An excited five-year-old has strapped on
her backpack and traded in her playdough
for pencils in preparation for her first day
at school.
Monera Farao had her very first day at
Miramar Central School on Monday.
Having only had a small taste of school
life, Monera said so far, her favourite thing
to do was “go outside”.
Her mother, Jeanette Farao said she was
“nervous and excited” when the school
bell rang on Monday, signalling the start
of her daughter’s school career.
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Monera Farao started at Miramar Central
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Minister for State Owned Enterprises Todd McClay, Mayor of
Wellington Celia Wade-Brown and Airways New Zealand chief
executive Ed Sims, turning the first sod of dirt at the site for
Wellington’s new air traffic control tower during a blessing
ceremony last Wednesday.

The construction site for
Wellington’s very own ‘leaning tower’ was blessed at a
special ceremony last Wednesday.
Last year, Air navigation
service provider, Airways,
announced it was building a
new air traffic control tower
at Wellington Airport.
The tower will replace an
existing 58-year-old tower
situated in a residential area
overlooking the airport.
Airways said the tower will
be an iconic new landmark
for Wellington, designed to
lean into the prevailing northerly wind at an angle of 12.5
degrees, combining strong
and safe structure with excellent functionality and urban
design.

Consent for the building was
granted last year.
At last week’s ceremony,
Airways New Zealand held an
iwi-blessing.
Mayor of Wellington Celia
Wade-Brown, State Owned
Enterprises Minister Todd
McClay and the chief executive of Airways Ed Sim, were
on hand at the ceremony to
turn the first sod of dirt at
the site.
“Our tower will not only
meet current and future demands of the city, but will
also be an iconic Wellington
landmark we can all be proud
of,” Ed said.
Construction is due to be
complete in July 2017, before
the tower is commissioned in
October 2017.

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“She was fine, it was me that
found it hard to let go of her.
“I was expecting her to
cry and be clingy to me but
she just gave me a kiss and
cuddles and said ‘bye mum’.”
Monera was one of more
than 10,000 five-year-olds
across the country who started school this week.
Over the course of the year,
another 52,000 children will
also begin school for the very
first time.
Miramar Central School
principal John Taylor-Smith
said they had 10 children join
the school’s new entrant class
on Monday.
He said the first day of
school was always a “big
thing for kids”.
“Most kids go to preschool
and they get weaned a bit
about routines and being

together… then at school it’s
about future focus principles.
“They have to figure out
who they are and where they
fit in in the world.
“Really before they are five
it is all about me, my needs
and my parents meet my
needs, but of course when
they get to school they have
to learn they are part of the
world.”
This week, Education Minister Hekia Parata also wished
children and young people
well as they prepared to pick
up their school bags and head
to school.
“I hope kids are feeling full
of beans after the summer
break and looking forward to
the challenges of a new year.”
Just over three quarters of
a million children returned
to schools across the country
this week, she said.

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Twilight Zoo
This February, Wellington Zoo will be
open to visitors until 8pm on Wednesdays. The zoo’s visitor experience
manager Oli du Bern said, “the
zoo is a magical place in the
evening. Visitors will have
a great time – they might
hear different animals call or
engage with the animals that
are less active during the
day. Evening visitors will be
able to enjoy the full Zoo
experience – with animal
talks as well as evening
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Parents and children involved in the
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do swimming classes with their
children. It is a great activity and
fantastic for bonding.”
Child safety advisor at Plunket,
Sue Campbell, said it was good
news that parents were taking
the opportunity to visit pools
with their young families and

engage in safe water play.
“Getting into the water with
your baby is a learning experience for both of you – your baby
is learning about the water, and
you’re learning how you can
be safe together in the water,”
she said.

Sue said water confidence
lessons were a great way to
consolidate learning about how
to be safe in water for both
children and their parents.
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Oriental Bay came to a standstill on Monday following a fire
at a popular local cafe.
Emergency services were
called to the scene of the fire
at Beach Babylon cafe shortly
after 9am.
The New Zealand Fire Service
later reported that the fire had
started in the kitchen, spreading
up the walls and ceilings of the
building.
After several hours, fire crews
managed to extinguish the fire

and dampen hot spots.
At one stage there were at least
10 fire trucks at the scene and
staff members and customers
were quickly evacuated from
the eatery.
On the Beach Babylon Facebook page, staff described the
fire as a “wee incident”.
“We had a wee incident at
Babylon today. Everyone is fine.
Thanks to everyone for their
messages of support. Not sure of
damage yet. We will be closed

for the rest of the day obviously,
and will keep everyone updated
as to when we reopen.”
Staff said after an assessment
they hoped to open their doors
soon.

Parents are being urged to
ensure their kids are confident
in the water from a young age.
Currently, staff from swimming pools across Wellington
are hitting the pavement and
encouraging parents to get their
children involved in learn to
swim classes.
‘Waterbabies’ classes are
available at the Wellington
Regional Aquatic Centre in
Kilbirnie for children between
the ages of six months to three
years old.
The classes focus on the enjoyment of water and allow tots to
develop awareness and skills.
Parents are also asked to join
in lessons with their children.
Wellington Regional Aquatic
Centre programmes team
leader, Selina Murray said 180
children were taking part in
learn to swim programmes at
Kilbirnie pools.
“We’ll have more when the
term starts to ramp up. We have
been doing a big push out in the
community,” she said.
“A lot of people are not even
necessarily aware that they can

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Fans of Pink Floyd are in
for a treat this summer with
two opportunities to see the
Eclipse Pink Floyd show in
the Wellington region. On
February 20, the show is
performing in the spectacular grounds of Stonehenge
Aotearoa just outside of Carterton and Greytown. With
a backdrop of the Tararua
ranges and the spectacular
giant stone adaptation of
Stonehenge lit up to full effect

with lasers and special effects,
this is one show not to miss.
The show is also coming to
the Te Rauparaha Arena in
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Locals are encouraged to take a
closer look at the city they live in.
Seven ‘hidden gardens’ have been
planted across the capital as part of
Wellington City Council’s hidden
gardens initiative.
Each of the seven gardens have
been designed and planted by
budding horticulturist apprentices
working within the council.
Project coordinator, Ali Whitton,
said the idea came following an
internal competition set up within
the Parks, Sport and Recreation
Department at the council, which
encouraged people to share their
bright ideas.
This year as part of the Hidden

Gardens initiative, the seven selected
apprentices had to come up with a
concept, then design and plant their
very own garden to “brighten dark
corners of Wellington”, Ali said.
They were each given $500 to
spend on their gardens from a training and development fund.
“They have been in charge right
from conception of an idea and they
have each been given a mentor from
within council.”
Apprentice Kate Sevicke-Jones has
used succulents and cacti to create a
“coral reef” themed garden.
“It is just a visual thing I wanted
to do, something kind of fun. I have
a creative background with an arts
degree.”
She said the garden was assembled

last week and then transported to its
secret location.
“There were aspects of it that were
harder than I thought it would be,
but towards the end it was enjoyable
seeing it come together.
“It has been nice to revisit a creative aspect within my current job,”
she said.
From Monday, Wellingtonians
were invited to decipher a series of
riddles and uncover the locations of
each of the hidden gardens.
“I feel really good about it and I
hope other people can get some enjoyment out of it as well,” Kate said.
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Thousands of people are expected
to cycle, skate, scoot and explore
Wellington’s coast next weekend.
On Valentine’s Day, roads will
be closed to motorists from Shelly
Bay to Scorching Bay, along the
Miramar Peninsula. as part of the
annual Ciclovia event.
Ciclovia is a worldwide movement, which sees roads and footpaths closed down so people can
experience the city they live in, in
a different way.
Ciclovia organiser Ron Beernink
said seeing all sorts of people having fun together, or on their own,
was what made all the hard work
worth it.
“People don’t realise what is
involved in making something
like Ciclovia a success. Luckily we
have a committee of enthusiastic
volunteers.”
Local woman Miranda Struthers
said she took part in the event two
years ago with her daughter, son
and husband.
She said it was a great way for
children to become more confident
on their bikes.
“Last year was the first time my
son had done it by himself it is a
great environment with no traffic
to contend with.
“They feel independent that they
are partaking on their own, it’s
really great for their confidence.”
Miranda said because the roads

remained closed throughout the
day it was a “pleasant environment
to cycle in”.
“It’s great just being able to enjoy
the coastal ride, it’s pretty magical.
We’re pretty lucky in a capital to
have access to the outdoors like
that.”
Ciclovia is sponsored by the
Wellington City Council through
its Communities on Bikes fund.
This covers costs like traffic

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Local arrest
A man has been charged over an incident that left another
man requiring surgery to repair his broken jaw in central
Wellington. Police said the man, a 19-year-old local student,
was seriously injured in an assault outside Readings Cinema,
Courtenay Place last November. Late last month, police arrested and charged a 19-year-old male with wounding with
intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was remanded in
custody and has since appeared in Wellington District Court.

management, but a Givealittle
fundraising campaign has also
been set up to address a shortfall,
Ron said.
He said while the event was free
he hoped individuals and local
businesses would make a donation.
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Sunday, February 14. For more
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Prices and hikes
Dear Ed, When I go to the
supermarket to buy a bag of rice
I pay the price displayed. Even
when I go a wholesaler, it clearly
states that the 15 per cent GST is
still to be paid. But if I want to
go to a concert and see the price
advertised, I am charged some
undefined surcharge when I go to
Ticketek or any other inevitable
agent. Why can the organisers

Nail on the head
advertise a price and then allow
it to escalate? It is worse than
scalpers, at least they tell me the
cost up front. When I bought a
ticket recently I asked the vendor
If I had to pay to use the exit door
– she seemed surprised at my
question, yet I feel the extortion
element the same (I had to use
the door to get on with my lifewhy not charge for that as well?)

When a concert is advertised,
surely the cost of advertising, use
of the building, even the security
and usher staff are known and
reflect in the charge. Surely the
cost of selling the ticket is no
different. I find the subsequent
extra cost increase offensive
and tantamount to a ransom.
If I walked with my ticket into
the concert hall I could by the

same reasoning be expected to
pay for my seat or access via the
lobby or stairs. I have stopped
attending many concerts because
of this hidden, clipping the ticket,
charge. It will affect my future
attendances and should do the
same to other concert and event
goers
Paul Franken
Strathmore Park

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road is narrower with the new cycleway. This
thought hits the nail on the head. Future less
carbon intensive city transport will be a more
relaxed affair with car drivers toning down.
It’s a simple move away from the established
total car dominance of the public throughways.
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Wellington

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celebrations.
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experience. The treaty recognises a unique partnership
between Maori and Pakeha.
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experience and celebrate the
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young swimmer it was all to do it again next year.
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Barry from Hataitai was the the children were very safe in the future.”
youngest local swimmer at while in the water and loved
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We live in a world of busyness
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is even more important to our
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growing up. Learning, doing, collaborating, being in performances
as part of a cast, developing
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and discovering that perseverance
and commitment bring huge satisfaction and positive results are
essential skills in the big picture
of life’s experience. All this and
it is fun!

A Wellington treasure, the studios at 125 Cuba Street continue
a wonderful tradition of growing
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was an exceptional year with
Chinese New Year, Pavlova’ s
Twisty Thursday , CubaDupa
, Wellington’s150th birthday ,
Tempo Festival in Auckland,
Artsplash, The Attic Opening
and two new ballets, The Very
VERY Hungry Caterpillar and
Degas Deconstructed at the Opera
House to finish the year. RAD and

IDTA results were very successful
for the many students who took
examinations and a wide range
of community and adult classes
continue late into every evening.
The Tarrant Dance Studios
celebrated the Cuba St building
being 100 years old and Footnote
New Zealand Dance was 30! 2016
starts with six dancers from The
Little Egrets Company who are
coming from Xiamen to make a
collaborative work with us for the
Chinese New Year in February.

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at

Tarrant Dance Studios

Directed by Deirdre Tarrant the
new work is called Monkey Business for the Year of the Monkey
and will be in an East Meets West
spectacular at TSB Arena on Feb
13 as well as at the Stadium at the
Phoenix Game on February 7th.
CubaDupa happens once again
in March and this year the dancers
are creating a series of ‘happenings’ called Cuba Spaces. Summer
has been fabulous in Wellington
and the studios are in the completion phase of major earthquake

strengthening so classes are starting a little later this year. February
20 is the day!
It is very exciting and we are
very keen to get back up those
stairs and into the studios dancing
again! From the littlest dancing
strawberry in The Very VERY
Hungry Caterpillar to outstanding
senior students going onto tertiary
study and careers the Tarrant
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or 021533725.

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Beginners right through to Teens
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Inspiring dance classes
Dance teacher Fiona Haines says ballet
has changed a lot over the past 20 years
of her teaching, and certainly since
she was a girl studying it herself. The
Royal Academy of Dance has a beautiful
new syllabus now that uses props and
imagination along with the most inspiring
orchestral music. It is a real pleasure to
teach and watch the love of dance grow in
students. Her academy is run from both
Brooklyn and Karori suburbs. Along with

Jazz, Contemporary and RAD Ballet, she
runs Fairy Ballet classes for pre-schoolers
which involves stories and mimes for
each class. The children love the acting
side of ballet, and not just the younger
ones, the older students can’t wait to find
out what parts they will be playing each
year in our productions. Past productions
include Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, Alice
in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Snow Goose
and many more.

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is one
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but dancing
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feet

Wellington
Dance opens
new City studio heart

We’re excited to have a new studio in
Fifeshire Ave off Cambridge Terrace near
the Basin Reserve. This is as well as our
Thorndon studio and our local hall classes
in Seatoun and Khandallah. Our new
studio is an old ballroom dance school
with two studios, a lovely feel and lots of

natural light. We have lots of classes for
preschoolers and beginners (ballet and
jazz) plus exciting new dance acrobatics
for ages 7 years and up! Parking is available on the street, either Fifeshire, Barker
St (next street towards the Basin) or on
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Looking for a dance class for yourself
or for your child?
Royal Academy of Dance teachers are
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and safe, enabling students to progress in
planned stages.
Dance training offers many additional

benefits for students such as increased confidence, self-esteem, communication skills
and self-motivation, improved posture and
physical strength and an appreciation of
music. An inspiring dance teacher will
help students fulfil their dreams.

Check out the Find-a-teacher section of
www.rad.org.nz to find the best professional, qualified teacher for your child
or for yourself. The dance school year is
about to begin!

• Studios in Brooklyn and Karori
• Academy established for 20 years with 100% pass rate
• Qualified and Experienced Tutors in all Dance Styles
• Fun story based dance classes for 3 & 4yrs
• Royal Academy of Dance Ballet ages 5yrs+
• NZAMD American Jazz 6yrs+
• Open Contemporary classes 10yrs+
• End of Year Stage Productions & Examinations
• Free no obligation trial to any of our classes

For enrolments or enquiries

Entrance from Kilbirnie Plaza mall ( Back of Farmers)

CALL FIONA
021 721 020 or

Phone: 934 9769

Email:
f.haines.dance@gmail.com

www.jeangoodmandancestudios.co.nz

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